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The God Cast with Fr Alex Frost and Guests.Charlie Bell (Revd Dr) The God Cast Interview
Charlie Bell is a priest in the Church of England (St John the Divine, Kennington, in the Diocese of Southwark) and has also published in the field of theology, with a book on psychology, sexuality and theology (Queer Holiness) and an upcoming book (May 2023) on the medical-theological interface (Light to those in darkness: total pain and the Body of Christ).
Charlie is also a College Lecturer in Medicine and teach Biochemistry to first year undergraduates the Director of Studies for pre-clinical medicine (first year).
He previously supervised biochemistry, human reproduction and physiology to medical students and biological natural scientists.
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SJDKSilent Prayer - Christian Meditation and Silent PrayerThe final episode in our Lent 2021 series on prayer. Fr Sebastian Harries looks at the long tradition of silent prayer and some modern ways in which it is practiced.2021-03-2108 minSJDKPraying with bible stories and our imaginations - Imaginative ContemplationFor this week's episode Fr Sebastian shares how we might enter into stories from the bible as a means of imaginative prayer and contemplation.2021-03-1406 minSJDKPraying with art - art, icons and musicIn our third Lent podcast Fr Sebastian Harries looks at the role of art, icons and music in Christian spirituality and gives advice on how to approach praying with these.2021-03-0709 minSJDKPraying with scripture - Lectio DivinaIn this week's Lent podcast Fr Sebastian Harries looks at praying with scripture through the practice of 'Lectio Divina', divine reading.2021-02-2808 minSJDKWhat is prayer? An IntroductionBeginning our Lent 2021 series on prayer, Fr Sebastian Harries explores what prayer is, why we pray, how we pray and intercessory prayer.2021-02-2114 minSJDK'You have to be brave'What has racial justice got to do with the church? Hear Fr Mark Williams, Fr Nick Quanrud, Venessa Denny and Fr Sebastian Harries, leaders at St John the Divine Kennington, reflect on the 'Black Lives Matter @ SJDK' series and what action the church must take.
Host: Wail Qasim
Guests: Fr Mark Williams, Fr Nick Quanrud, Venessa Denny & Fr Sebastian Harries2020-12-2340 minSJDK'What can I do to potentially make a difference?'Do young Black Brits feel at home in the church? Kumba Ngegba, Faith Locken and Charline Taylor discuss with Wail Qasim their experiences of church and British society from the perspective of race, offering their view on where and how we can improve.
Host: Wail Qasim
Guests: Kumba Ngegba, Faith Locken & Charline Taylor2020-12-1636 minSJDK'We knew we were Black': Experiences of the Windrush GenerationWhat was church like for Black Britons? This week Wail Qasim is joined by Lynda Philips, Ruby Powell & Pam Sobers, who all came to Britain in the 1950s and 60s. They discuss some painful experiences of church and the faith that keeps them going despite racism.
Resources Mentioned: 'Mangrove', Steve McQueen, BBC One
Host: Wail Qasim
Guests: Lynda Philips, Ruby Powell & Pam Sobers2020-12-0933 minSJDK'Look beyond my race, look beyond my colour'Where should our anti-racist focus be as a church? Member of the congregation and former local councillor John Denny joins Wail Qasim to discuss campaigns he has seen in the past and priorities for tackling racism going forward.
Resources Mentioned: 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man' by Emmanuel Acho
Host: Wail Qasim
Guest: John Denny2020-12-0240 minSJDKTrailer - Advent 2020 Series: 'Black Lives Matter @ SJDK'Hear voices from our upcoming Advent series 'Black Lives Matter @ SJDK'. Four weekly episodes start 02 December 2020 looking at anti-racist campaigning, history, current struggles and the church.2020-11-2701 min